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F2 champion Leo Fornaroli returns for McLaren F1 test

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 2:09 PM

Last updated May 29, 2026

F2 champion Leo Fornaroli returns for McLaren F1 test

Summary

Leonardo Fornaroli, the reigning Formula 2 champion, is back testing a McLaren Formula 1 car. Following his recent success in F2, Fornaroli joined the McLaren team as a reserve driver and shares this role with Pato O’Ward. The Italian driver has not been affiliated with any F1 team until his recent signing. This latest test marks another opportunity for Fornaroli to showcase his skills as McLaren evaluates its driver lineup for the future.

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Key Details

•Fornaroli is the reigning Formula 2 champion.
•He joined McLaren as a reserve driver after his F2 title.
•This test is part of McLaren's evaluation process.
•He shares the reserve role with IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward.
•Fornaroli has been unaffiliated with F1 teams until now.

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2:09 PMMotorsport.com — F2 champion Leo Fornaroli tests McLaren F1 car again

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Reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli has been given yet another Formula 1 test by his McLaren team. Long unaffiliated with any F1 outfit, Fornaroli eventually joined McLaren as a reserve driver after his F2 title success, having failed to find a seat in the world championship. He shares that role with IndyCar frontrunner Pato O’Ward. McLaren has been giving the Italian ...Keep reading
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